Halloween does not have to mean lots of plastic trash and junk food! You can go green for Halloween: reuse, reduce, recycle!
Million Moms Challenge Necklace Giveaway
As one of the community leaders for the Million Moms Challenge, I am learning more about the issues that unite us as mothers.
The goal of the Million Moms Challenge is to focus our collective will on the issues that most affect women and children on this planet…
There’s An App…for that Stain
My biggest laundry pet peeve is dealing with stains. I know it’s important to treat clothing properly, and I particularly want to keep my oldest’s clothing in good condition so it can be used as hand-me-downs for his younger brother. But after a long day at work, I don’t want to spend time googling stain removal. And now I don’t have to! My new Whirlpool Duet Washer has an app for that– right on the washing machine.
Washing My Cares Away With Whirlpool
As a newlywed, I didn’t care much about my washer and dryer. Oh…how things have changed. In my pre-kid days, I wore lots of dry-clean only clothing to work. I did two or three loads of wash a week: sheets, towels/whites, and our clothing. Now as the mom to two kids, I do at least one load a day because, as every mom knows, babies make a lot of laundry.
Puzzle it Out: Guidecraft Educational Puzzles
Guidecraft sent me an assortment of their Montessori-style wooden puzzles and the entire family is impressed!
Because the puzzles are open-ended, the educational potential of these puzzles is limitless. Whether you are studying basic concepts, such as shapes, colors, relative size, or counting, or more advanced concepts, such multiplication or fractions, there are plenty of play possibilities to engage your child. Plus, the puzzles encourage creative problem solving, spatial relations, and fine motor control.
Help Support First Book
We’ve enjoyed being a part of the Random House Read & Play Summer Fun Community and chatting with moms about their favorite books, how they encourage their children to read and the way they can use books to discuss difficult topics like bullying. We also talked about how much we treasure the time spent reading with our children– whether it’s snuggled up in bed, cuddling on the couch or sitting at the kitchen table. Reading with our children sets them up for educational success, but moms treasure children’s books because they strengthen our bond with our children.
Join Us for a Live Chat with Author Trudy Ludwig
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are important, but so is character education. As your children head back to school, you’ll want to talk to them about what it means to be a good friend and how to deal with bullying. Books are the best way to introduce and discuss difficult concepts like bullying or fitting in at school. One of my favorite authors is Trudy Ludwig, and I’ve recommended her books “My Secret Bully” and “Just Kidding” before on Mamanista. Please join me for a Live Chat with Trudy tonight at 7pm!
FuzziBunz Sale – Buy 6, Get 2 Free!
Cloth diapering families know they can never have enough FuzziBunz! FuzziBunz are a perennial cloth diaper favorite and it is great to stock up when they are on sale. Here’s a great discount on FuzziBunz — no coupon code needed, just click the link!
HappyBaby equals Happy Family
A Happy Baby makes for a Happy Family. And a full tummy of delicious food makes a Happy Baby. And this mom is even happier when she know the food is nutritious and healthy.
HAPPYBABY sent me coupons for their products. With them I purchased HAPPYMUNCHIES baked organic cheese & veggie snack, HAPPYBABY POUCH: MANGO organic baby food, and STRAWBERRY HAPPYMELTS: organic freeze-dried yogurt…
Ahnu: Step to Better Fitness and Stamp Out Breast Cancer
We’re an active family. We get moving for the health benefits and the fun learning opportunities we find out in nature.
A predisposition towards back pain, three pregnancies, weight gain, and maybe a fondness in my younger days for very high heels have put a bit of stress on my spine, however.
So, I was eager to check out Ahnu footwear’s Numentum Technology. Whether you walk, hike, or run, Ahnu has active footwear designed to promote “an efficient, stable and balanced stride”…
